“As moms, we often forget about ourselves.So make sure you put yourself on the list. Even if it means making that one dish that no one else likes or will eat at home! Make it for YOU and eat it as well.“
-Upasana Mahtani Luthra
We’re thrilled to present another edition of our newsletter, filled with insightful articles, community updates, and inspiring stories. This edition is particularly special, featuring heartfelt reflections on neurodiversity, creative ideas for engaging children, and exciting community events. Let’s dive in and celebrate the diversity and creativity within our community!
PARENTING
Beyond the Norm: A Neurodiverse Parent’s Journey
Deepa Kulkarni shares her heartfelt journey of understanding neurodiversity from a parent’s point of view. Her candid insights shed light on the challenges and joys of raising a neurodivergent child, inspiring empathy and understanding.
Navigating Exam Season For Special Needs Children
Komal Sharma offers valuable strategies for parents and educators to help neurodivergent children thrive during exam season. Her practical tips and compassionate approach empower families to support their children’s academic journey.
How To Engage Your Kids During Summer Vacation
Prity Sahay brings us a delightful array of DIY art and craft activities to keep young children engaged during the summer break. Her creative ideas promise endless fun and learning for little ones.
GURGAONMOMS BOOK CLUB EVENT
Bebey’s Day Out & Other Stories
Join us this Friday, 26th April at 4:30 pm for a special book club event with our community author C V Lakshmi. We’ll be discussing her first book “BEBEY’S DAY OUT & OTHER STORIES’ and diving into the world of storytelling and imagination.
SPECIAL EVENT
#TogetherWithTims Event for GurgaonMoms
MOVERS & SHAKERS
We’re filled with immense joy when a member is praised for their achievements, as our commitment lies in fostering an exceptional community.
And a special congratulations to our cherished member Meena Sahney on the release of her first book, “The Story of Seven Decades”.
Congratulations to Chanchala Batra on the success of her Spring Summer Soiree! Luxe Street by Chanchala is renowned for its focus on minimalist luxury and versatility. Our recent visit provided a delightful opportunity to immerse ourselves in the world of Luxe Street fashion! The beautiful silhouettes, vibrant colors, elegant cuts, playful frills, and luxurious fabrics were not only stunning but also incredibly comfortable. The best part? The pricing, making luxurious fashion accessible to all shapes and sizes! During the event, the team had the pleasure of wearing her ready-to-wear sarees, which were incredibly comfortable and easy to wear, showcasing the versatility and comfort of Luxe Street’s designs.
RECIPES OF THE MONTH
Join us as we embark on a delightful journey of culinary creativity and community spirit. Every Thursday, members are invited to share the flavors and stories from their kitchens, adding a dash of spice to our community’s vibrant tapestry. Join the celebration! Featuring two superb creations this month.
Tanushree Gandhi’s Healthy Green Summer Salad
- Throw together aome curly kale, baby spinach, fresh salad leaves, slices of apple, half a mango and cherry tomatoes.
- Topped with honey mustard olive oil dressing
- Garnished with flax seeds powder, pumpkin seeds powder and ofcourse beetroot chips for that crunch.
Sadhvi Mahajan’s Garlic prawns udon noodles
My love for all kinds of noodles know no bound so made this super quick meal for myself
Ingredients
- 2 cup udon noodles cooked as per the instructions on the packet ( add sesame oil in the cooked noodles and keep aside )
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 heaped cups sliced cabbage
- ½ tsp sugar, plus ½ tsp extra
- ½ tbsp soy sauce, plus 1½ tbsp extra
- 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 200g (7 oz) peeled and deveined prawns
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- ½ cup finely sliced spring onion
Method
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat.
- Add the cabbage and stir-fry until just starting to char.
- Then add the ½ tsp of sugar and the ½ tbsp of soy sauce.
- Stir-fry for another minute or until the cabbage is nicely coloured.
- Add the garlic and stir-fry for 20 seconds.
- Then add the prawns and chilli powder and stir-fry until the prawns are just cooked.
- Add the noodles, remaining soy sauce, remaining sugar and oyster sauce.
- Stir-fry for another half a minute until the sauce has thickened.
- Toss through the spring onion and serve.
- Garnish with chilli powder if you like spicy .
#SHUKRAVAARSTYLEMAAR
Don’t miss our special #StylemaarShukrvaar fashion feature, highlighting unique styles and trends.
What is your personal style? Have you found it yet? If yes, please post in our community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/gurgaonmoms) on Fridays and who knows, you may be featured next
Ganiv Chadha Panjrath: I am currently in a place where nature is in its complete wealth! Sun, sand and the beach. Sitting on the edge of the shore and enjoying a destination wedding. And this is the high point of my style quotient!
CAREER
Job Opportunities
Are you considering a job or career change? You might be interested in the positions listed below.
Equal opportunity employers can post their requirements. Please write to [email protected]
Thank you for being part of our vibrant community. Together, we strive to learn, grow, and support one another.
Crafting this newsletter brought us immense joy, and we hope reading it brings you equal delight. Whether you have inspiring stories to share or feedback to offer, we eagerly welcome your contributions. Reach out to us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Your valuable feedback is also appreciated at [email protected]. Until our next edition, take care!
Narration & Content Curation: Ambika Rikhye
Formatting & Visual Presentation: Anshu Bhatia
